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DESIGN FOR UTILITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETAL VIRTUES: DEVELOPING PRODUCT SERVICE SYSTEMS
McAloone, T.C.; Andreasen, M.M.
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2004
Editor:
Marjanovic D.
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ECO DESIGN WORKSHOP
Page(s):
1545 - 1552
Abstract:
This paper focuses on Product Service System (PSS) development as a promising approach for sustainable product development. We attempt here to identify the nature of such a multiple definition of PSS, the link to proper understanding of value & utility and innovative approaches for PSS development. We expand on the phenomenon of PSS, in the belief that a proper understanding will give us the design degrees of freedom necessary to create radical innovation. We draw upon existing product development and PSS theory & models and experiences from projects carried out with both industrialists and students. We demonstrate a series of important arguments in the paper that support PSS consideration in industry.
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